Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Timorous Beastie Port Cask FinishMortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryTimorous BeastieMortlach
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%56.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£64.9£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value77/100

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is better value at £65 vs £80.

For beginners: Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £64.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Timorous?

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedChocolate

Only Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Cooked Fruit

Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Dried FruitToasted

Where to buy

Timorous Beastie Port Cask Finish

Mortlach 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 900300644) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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